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THE POACHERS POCKET, pet friendly, with open fire in Powburn
Holiday home in Alnwick with fireplace
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m
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Explore the area
- Place, Alnwick Garden
- Place, Cragside
- Place, Alnwick Castle
- Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE POACHERS POCKET, pet friendly, with open fire in Powburn
The Poachers Pocket in Whittingham, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.
The Poachers Pocket consists of a kitchen/diner with double electric oven, grill, and induction hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine chiller, and dining seating for six people, and a sitting room with Smart TV, DVD player, and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link), super-king-size (zip/link), and king-size, serviced by a bathroom and cloakroom. Outside, there is a non-enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture and off-road parking for three cars. Three well-behaved dogs are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Enjoy a memorable escape to Northumberland at The Poachers Pocket. Note: The garden is not enclosed and has a river running along the bottom end of it, so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: Starter pack for woodburning stove is provided from October to April. Note: Internal stone steps from the kitchen to the living room, three external stone steps. This property has a 250 GBP Good Housekeeping Bond.
Amenities: Oil central heating. Double electric oven, grill and induction hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Non-enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture. 3 well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.3 miles, pub 1.7 miles, river 1.1 miles. Note: The garden is not enclosed and has a river running along the bottom end of it so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: Starter pack for woodburning stove provided from October - April. Note: Internal stone steps from kitchen to living room. Note: 3 external stone steps
Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.
Town: The small pretty Northumberland village of Powburn is situated in the foothills of the Cheviots and surrounded by glorious countryside. The village has a shop and a wide range of amenities are available in the nearby market town of Alnwick. The village makes an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland National Park, Alnwick with its imposing castle (known to millions as Hogwarts School in Harry Potter!), the impressive castle gardens and The Treehouse Restaurant. The spectacular coastline, the attractive towns of Wooler and Rothbury and the well known National Trust country house and gardens at Cragside are all within easy reach.
The Poachers Pocket consists of a kitchen/diner with double electric oven, grill, and induction hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine chiller, and dining seating for six people, and a sitting room with Smart TV, DVD player, and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link), super-king-size (zip/link), and king-size, serviced by a bathroom and cloakroom. Outside, there is a non-enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture and off-road parking for three cars. Three well-behaved dogs are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Enjoy a memorable escape to Northumberland at The Poachers Pocket. Note: The garden is not enclosed and has a river running along the bottom end of it, so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: Starter pack for woodburning stove is provided from October to April. Note: Internal stone steps from the kitchen to the living room, three external stone steps. This property has a 250 GBP Good Housekeeping Bond.
Amenities: Oil central heating. Double electric oven, grill and induction hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Non-enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture. 3 well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.3 miles, pub 1.7 miles, river 1.1 miles. Note: The garden is not enclosed and has a river running along the bottom end of it so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: Starter pack for woodburning stove provided from October - April. Note: Internal stone steps from kitchen to living room. Note: 3 external stone steps
Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.
Town: The small pretty Northumberland village of Powburn is situated in the foothills of the Cheviots and surrounded by glorious countryside. The village has a shop and a wide range of amenities are available in the nearby market town of Alnwick. The village makes an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland National Park, Alnwick with its imposing castle (known to millions as Hogwarts School in Harry Potter!), the impressive castle gardens and The Treehouse Restaurant. The spectacular coastline, the attractive towns of Wooler and Rothbury and the well known National Trust country house and gardens at Cragside are all within easy reach.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Alnwick
Alnwick is home to this holiday home. Alnwick Castle and Pow Burn are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden and Aln Valley Railway. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Alnwick, Northumberland
What's nearby
- Edlingham Castle - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
- Alnwick Garden - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
- Cragside - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
- Alnwick Castle - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
- Chillingham Castle - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hedgley Services - 6 min drive
- Still Room - 13 min drive
- The Tankerville Arms - 13 min drive
- Tearoom - 13 min drive
- Village Tea Room & Emporium - 6 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages:
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